Hi:

I am new to this forum. Thank you all for your contributions. I recently purchased a 1994 E320 wagon with 147K. I swear I thought I checked whether the A/C blew cool when I test drove it, however today, as it approached 75° outside in NC, I discovered I don't have cool air. This vehicle has been well maintained. I had a long conversation with the garage in Greensboro NC prior to purchasing it. This particular garage had worked on the vehicle for the past 3 years or so. My question is this: Is it likely that since the vehilcle has been so well maintained, and the fact that its got 147K and 13 years old, that the evaporator issue has already surfaced? The harness has been replaced, and the head rebuilt, I am certain. Whether the evaporator has been replaced or not, I'd like to identify what the easy checks would be....The air doesn't blow cold, and the compressor doesn't seem to kick on. Would I start with something like the relay, or a fuse, and next get to the charge leak/level? Can someone just offer a suggestion or two? I just don't want to get "had" since I haven't cultivated a relationship with someone in Durham NC to do work on this vehicle.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Andrew Sugg